Day: October 17, 2025

International Cancer Week 2025: FG reaffirms commitment to Cancer Care

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its dedication to enhancing cancer prevention, research, diagnosis, and access to quality care across Nigeria, highlighting its commitment to reducing the growing cancer burden in the country. This was underscored during the 2025 International Cancer Week (ICW) held in Abuja, with the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare at the forefront of the event.   The opening ceremony was addressed by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, represented by Dr. Salaudeen Jimoh , Director of the Hospital Services…

Nigeria on path to prosperity under Tinubu’s leadership — Akpabio

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Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said Nigeria is on a steady path to prosperity and global recognition under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Akpabio stated this in Abuja during an event organised by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), led by its Director-General, Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman. He commended President Tinubu’s leadership, described it as purposeful and reform-driven, and said the country has continued to witness progress in governance, economy, and institutional development. “Nigeria is becoming a better country for prosperity under President Tinubu. The National…

NACETEM, NBTI, Senate partner to drive Innovation at Global Sustainability Conference

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigeria is set to host a high-level conference on innovation and sustainability as the National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEM) and the National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI), in partnership with the Senate Committee on Science and Technology, organize a two-day international forum under the Global Sustainable Technology and Innovation Community (G-STIC) platform.   Themed “Powering the Next Generation of Innovation,” the event will take place on Tuesday, 21st and Wednesday, 22nd October 2025, at the National Assembly Library, Abuja, with hybrid participation options for both in-person and virtual attendees.…

FG issues new guidelines for reciting National Anthem

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has released new directives on how Nigerians should sing the national anthem during official ceremonies.   In a statement issued on Thursday by the National Orientation Agency (NOA), the government instructed that only the first stanza of the anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee,” should be sung at all official events, while the third stanza will now serve as the National Prayer at the start of such occasions.   “Recite or sing only the first stanza (not all three) at official events,” the agency stated. “The third stanza…

CP Dantawaye Miller assumes duty as 34th Commissioner of Police, FCT Command

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has announced the assumption of duty by Commissioner of Police (CP) Dantawaye Miller, psc, as the 34th Commissioner of Police in charge of the Command.   CP Miller took over from CP Ajao S. Adewale, who has been redeployed to another strategic assignment by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun.   A highly experienced and dedicated officer, CP Dantawaye Miller bring over two decades of meritorious service and strategic leadership to his new post.   Born on 15th October 1971 in…

Friday Sermon: Do Not Worry On What People Say About You, Do Not Belittle The Efforts Of Others, Make Your Goal To Please Allah Not People! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the Name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful   Praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, may the blessings and peace be upon our beloved master Prophet Muhammad, the last of Prophets, on his family, and all his companions.   Dear brothers and sisters! Allah the Most High says:   “And if you obey most of those people on earth, they will mislead you far away from Allah’s path. They follow nothing but conjectures, and they do nothing but lie.” [Qur’an, 6:116]   Respected brothers…

Oduwole endorses Sigvent Industrial Cluster, says project will unlock Ogbomoso’s economic potential

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, has endorsed the Sigvent Industrial Cluster Limited as a transformative project capable of unlocking the vast economic potential of Ogbomosoland, while driving industrialisation, innovation, job creation, and enterprise development. Dr. Oduwole made the remarks at the Ogbomoso Economic Summit and Exhibition held in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, where she commended the promoters of the Sigvent Industrial Cluster for their vision and commitment to inclusive economic growth. According to the Minister, the initiative aligned with the Federal Government’s industrialisation strategy, which prioritized…

State of the African Diaspora, NiDCOM forge strategic partnership to deepen Pan-African engagement and Investment

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The State of the African Diaspora (SOAD) has expressed readiness to partner with the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) to strengthen collaboration in diaspora engagement, investment promotion, and heritage reconnection initiatives aimed at fostering Pan-African development and unity.   A high-level delegation from SOAD, led by its Prime Minister, Dr. Louis-Georges Tin, paid a courtesy visit to NiDCOM headquarters in Abuja on Thursday, October 16, 2025. According to astatement issued by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Head of Media, Public Relations and Protocol Unit at NiDCOM, the visit was described as a significant…

FG assures Diaspora Nigerians of Tax Holidays, Investor-Friendly Incentives

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has assured Nigerians in the Diaspora that the Federal Government’s ongoing fiscal and tax reforms are protective, investor-friendly, and designed to drive sustainable national growth.   Mr. Oyedele gave the assurance during a joint virtual meeting with the Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, organised to brief Nigerians abroad on the impact of the fiscal and tax reforms set to take effect from January 2026.   He explained that the reforms…